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Synopsis
Brackenrock Towering aloof and secure, the isolated fortress offers humankind aplace to survive and flourish in the barren realm of Icereach. Eventhe elven Messenger Kerrick Fallabrine has made a home there, livingamong the humans and teaching them a multitude of skills.But the ogreenemies are always near, and they have developed a powerful weapon,a destructive magic encased within a sphere of solid gold. Its existenceforces the humans to confront the threat of extinction that lurks outsidetheir walls. In the second book of this epic trilogy, Douglas Niles carries the readerinto the heart of an unknown realm, where the world beneath the Icewalltrembles with threats of war, slavery, and greed.
Is The Golden Orb appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This fantasy novel features war, magical weapons, and threats of slavery and extinction. Violence is present but not graphically detailed, appropriate for teens familiar with epic fantasy conventions.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include slavery, war, and violence.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the fortress survival story and the tension of defending against powerful enemies with a magical weapon.